5-day Highlights of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Bagan)

Arrive in Yangon and sightseeing

Upon arrival at airport, welcome by our Guide and he will be held on placard with your name on it

transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings

continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Yangon - Golden Rock Pagoda

On the way to Golden Rock, we will stop to visit Htaukkyant War Cemetery

Arrive at pilgrim-village is a starting point to the famous Golden Rock. From our hotel in Kyaikhtiyo, we first take a truck and then enjoy the trekking to Golden Rock, it will take about 1 hour up the hill to enjoy the sunset at the Golden Rock. The famous 'Golden Rock' is a sacred, massive gold-leafed boulder delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff near the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo and it is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines.

Overnight at Mountain Top Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Golden Rock - Bago - Yangon

Bago, which located only 80 km, was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in the 15th century and enjoy the Bago sightseeing including Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 meters long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Myo Ma Local Market, 28 meters high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Chinese Kwanyin Temple and upon your interest, you can visit the Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung

Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Yangon - Fly to Bagan - Sightseeing

Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.

Htilominlo Pagoda is one of the largest temples of Bagan and noted for its fine plaster carvings

Shwezigone Pagoda in which the Frontlet Relic of Buddha was enshrined

Gubyaukgyi Temple is the most famous temple for its wall paintings

Dhammayangyi Pagoda (extending approximately 255 feet on each of its four sides)

Thatbyinnyu Pagoda is the Bagan's tallest temple (almost 217 ft)

Late afternoon, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking sunset from Shwesandaw Pagoda, the most popular sunset-viewing spot in Bagan

Overnight at Bagan Umbra Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Bagan - Yangon departure

visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907. You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities

you will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show room

you will transfer to Yangon International airport for your departure flight